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ANNIE'S MAILBOX: The nude pictures can pose a real problem

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: For the past eight months, my 18-year-old son has


Heloise: Limit tuna fish for your pet cat

Dear Heloise: My family and I are the owners of a 20-year-old female cat named Princess. Of course,


ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Many have opinions to share

By KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: “Frustrated in N.J.” wrote to say that his 65-year-


HELOISE: Grease fire hint saved the day

Dear Heloise: I read your article in the Lubbock (Texas) Avalanche-Journal about using baking soda


ANNIE'S MAILBOX: 'George' has found the real thing

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am a widow and have been going with “George” for


ANNIE'S MAILBOX: He makes her feel like a live-in-maid

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Once again, my husband is taking a vacation without


HELOISE: Hints will add life to your towels

Dear Heloise: When my husband and I got married 30 years ago, I washed towels in hot water and


ANNIE'S MAILBOX: She's worried about her sweaty palms

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am in my mid-20s and recently became engaged. For


HELOISE: Ideas help solve onion tears

Dear Readers: Want to avoid tearing up when you cut up onions? Let’s review Onions 101. Why do they


ANNIE'S MAILBOX: He lied about the real story

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: When I met my husband, he told me he was separated


HELOISE: Readers get in on gift-card debate

Dear Readers: A recent letter from a reader expressed how she did not like receiving a gift card for


HELOISE: Use final wish to start a new trend

Dear Heloise: My father’s final wish was that a donation of canned goods be given in his memory to


ANNIE'S MAILBOX: They worry he has something to hide

By KATHY MITCHELL & MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: My husband and I have a 22-year-old daughter who still


ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Mom must at least respect their marriage

By KATHY MITCHELL & MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: My brother’s girlfriend recently became pregnant. The


HELOISE: Offer to be a dog walker

Dear Heloise: Here’s a great way to get out, get more exercise and help out some four-legged friends